Juneteenth

The unjust practice of owning other people is called slavery. From 1619-1865, many Black people were brought to America to work without pay for white people. This short informational text explains the history of Juneteenth, a holiday that celebrates emancipation, the end of slavery in the United States. As you read, take note of how Juneteenth became a holiday. The material is distributed in accordance with the CC BY-NC-SA. See details at: https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/cclicenses/